Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Happy Birthday!
Chapter 85: Happy Birthday!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Apart from Chang Ning’s solo photos, they also took photos in groups of two and three. There were also solo photos of Lin Xiaowan.
Lin Xiaowan’s favorite photo was the one Gu Yuwu took for her when she sat by the window eating half a watermelon with a silver spoon, looking very energetic. She specially asked for the photo and used it as her profile picture on her social media.
Apart from photos, Gu Yuwu also took videos. She planned to choose a few photos and give them to her models.
Lin Xiaowan was not very willing to appear in front of the camera. As such, Gu Yuwu edited Lin Xiaowan out of the video as much as she could. Mostly, only Lin Xiaowan’s back, hands, or legs could be seen, and only her voice could be heard.
Lin Xiaowan was very photogenic. Previously, when Lin Xiaowan was filming for the character of the goddess, Gu Yuwu had already noticed that. Although Lin Xiaowan had never gone through training and was reserved, she generally looked beautiful in front of the camera no matter the angle. One of the reasons was Lin Xiaowan’s good posture. When she was feeling shy, she would not dare to look at the camera. She would lower her head, but her shoulders and back were straight.
Gu Yuwu sighed when she edited the video. If it was possible, she really wanted to leave Lin Xiaowan in the video so everyone could see.
Lin Xiaowan had been very busy recently. Apart from the dessert shop, she was also busy drawing and painting for Huo Zheng.
After Hong Minima returned from her business trip, she brought Lin Xiaowan outside to sketch.
The location was not far, and it was also in Shengjing. However, it was not in Shengjing’s Academy of Fine Arts. Instead, it was at the sports department next door. They were sketching in the sports stadium to practice sketching the movements and expressions of others.
The two of them sat on a bench next to the basketball court. The weather was quite hot so the boys wore sleeveless shirts when they played basketball.
It was not surprising that everyone’s figures were really good since they were from the sports department. When they lifted their hands casually to wipe the sweat off their faces, the hem of their shirts would rise a little.
Lin Xiaowan was in a daze as she watched them. She secretly took a photo and cropped out the subjects’ faces. Unafraid of death, she did not only send the photo to Huo Zheng, but she even added a drooling emoji.
[Huo Zheng: ?]
[Lin Xiaowan: I think these people’s figures aren’t as good as yours.]
[Huo Zheng: Oh?]
Huo Zheng’s birthday banquet was held three days in advance. In her previous life, after getting married, she only attended the banquet once. She found it boring so she never went again.
To put it bluntly, the banquet was a chance for people to socialize and build connections. At that time, she stood next to Huo Zheng silently and maintained a smile on her face the entire night. She felt her facial muscles were stiff from smiling for so long. She also had to make sure that her etiquette was right. Although Huo Zheng did not move around a lot, he would be the center of attention wherever he went. Everyone’s eyes were on him, and it made Lin Xiaowan feel very pressured.
Moreover, the banquet aside, she would have dinner with Huo Zheng again to celebrate his birthday. This also contributed to the reason she stopped attending the birthday banquets.
In fact, in Lin Xiaowan’s previous life, many people misunderstood and assumed that Lin Xiaowan and Huo Zheng did not get along because she only attended his birthday banquet once. Moreover, Huo Zheng did not know about the rumors since no one dared to say anything to him. However, even if he knew about the rumor, he was not the type to clarify the rumors. At most, he would frown, causing others to misunderstand even more that the two did not get along.
It was the same this year. When Huo Zheng asked if Lin Xiaowan would attend the banquet, she said no. Not only did she refuse him, but she also complained, “It’s too boring. Most of the guests only know how to flatter you, and most of the time, I don’t even understand your conversation. Apart from that, it’s also very tiring to stand all night.”
Huo Zheng had already expected her refusal, and he also did not force her. This kind of banquet was indeed very boring. Nonetheless, he would still ask for her opinion every time.
Lin Xiaowan had already finished sketching the gift for him. She had hidden it from him all this time, but at this point, she could not help but want to keep him in suspense. She asked, “Guess what gift I prepared for you?”
Recently, Lin Xiaowan had been visiting Zhu Yingyue’s house a lot. Apart from that, she would either visit the shop or learn from Hong Minhua as usual. There was nothing special about her days. For this reason, it was quite hard for Huo Zheng to guess.
Lin Xiaowan said smugly, “You can’t guess, right? 1 won’t tell you now. You’ll see it for yourself when the time comes.”
Although the birthday banquet was held at the Huo family’s old residence, Huo Cheng and Qiao You’an would not be present.
Apart from the birthday banquet now and the Huo Corporation’s annual gala, Huo Zheng did not attend any events. Many people wanted to meet him, but they could not find him. As such, the birthday banquet was their chance.
Gu Yuwu was present at the birthday banquet as well. Qin Yanchuan stood next to her like a guard dog, glaring at the members of the opposite sex who dared to approach her. If they spoke to her, he would drive them away with his sharp tongue.
When Huo Zheng finished dealing with a guest with a cold expression on his face, Gu Yuwu went forward to toast him before she asked, “Xiaowan didn’t come?”
Huo Zheng nodded as he held his glass with no intention of drinking. He only nodded and did not say anything else.
Gu Yuwu smiled before she scolded, “Only Xiaowan can stand you.”
Huo Zheng did not think too much of it. He naturally would not treat outsiders the same way he treated his precious Lin Xiaowan. If Lin Xiaowan were to ask him why someone was absent, he would definitely patiently explain it to her. “Do you want to hike at night and watch the sunrise from the mountain?”
Not quite understanding why Gu Yuwu would invite him, Huo Zheng only glanced at her and said, “No.”
Qin Yanchuan snorted and said with a laugh, “Alright. We’re taking your wife away. When the time comes, don’t cry and beg us to bring you along.”
Huo Zheng looked at Gu Yuwu.
Gu Yuwu held back her laughter and said, “In fact, 1 haven’t asked Xiaowan yet. I planned to ask her today. Since I ran into you first, 1 decided to ask you first.” It had been a long time since Gu Yuwu filmed a daily vlog. After uploading Chang Ning’s photos and video, many expressed their desire to see her daily life. She was rather free recently so she decided to go out and play, filming a vlog while she was at it.
Huo Zheng remained silent, indicating that he would wait for Lin Xiaowan’s decision.
Three days after the birthday banquet was Huo Zheng’s birthday.
The family decided to have dinner together.
Lin Xiaowan chose the venue, which was recommended by Gu Yuwu. It was a private restaurant in the east of the city that was close to the public. The menu would also change every day. The customers would have to eat whatever was on the menu; they could not pick and choose. She only needed to make a reservation before going.
Early in the morning, Lin Xiaowan seemed even more excited than the birthday boy. As soon as she woke up, she pounced on him and kissed him twice before she cheerfully wished him a happy birthday..